Finance Assistant

Description

Finance Assistant (Part-Time, 30 Hours)

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Salary: Circa 30,000 FTE (approx. 24k- 25k pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Start: ASAP - immediate availability preferred

I'm currently supporting a long-standing client of ours in Hemel Hempstead who are looking to bring in a capable and hands-on Finance Assistant on a part-time basis (30 hours per week). This is a genuinely varied and busy role within a small, friendly finance team - ideal for someone who enjoys ownership, structure and keeping the numbers in excellent shape.

The organisation is looking for someone who can settle in quickly, work independently, and take responsibility for the day-to-day finance operations through to month-end.

The Role

You'll take the lead on maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the Head of Finance with all core bookkeeping duties, including:

Processing and posting invoices, expenses and payment requests

Recording income/expenditure and maintaining accurate ledgers

Managing direct debits, petty cash and staff expense claims

Running BACS payments and reconciling supplier statements

Handling the credit control process and resolving supplier/customer queries

Completing charge card and bank reconciliations

Preparing journals (accruals, prepayments, deferred income, etc.)

Reconciling balance sheet accounts

Supporting payroll checks and cost-centre allocations

Ordering office supplies and assisting with general finance admin

About You

We're looking for someone who's confident in a Finance Assistant/Bookkeeper role and happy working with minimal supervision.

Essential experience includes:

Strong background in bookkeeping or transactional finance

Good Excel/Microsoft Office skills

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to manage your workload and meet deadlines

Clear and professional communication skills

Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

Desirable (but not essential):

AAT qualification

Experience in not-for-profit, public sector or community-focused environments

QuickBooks or similar accounting system experience

What They're Looking For

Someone who can start as soon as possible

A steady, organised finance professional who enjoys a busy, varied role

Ideally someone local to Hemel or nearby

If this sounds like a good fit, please apply. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted quickly, as interviews may take place on a rolling basis.

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